Proposed Oranga Tamariki cuts leaves 'essential' team axed | 1News

Oranga Tamariki, the Ministry for Children, is proposing to disestablish its Safety of Children in Care team, the team that reports on children abused under the Ministry’s watch, and reviews how it complies with care regulations.

It comes as the Ministry announced 447 jobs would be cut in its proposed restructure.

Minister for Children Karen Chhour, who is an abuse survivor and was in care as a child, has been adamant that the protection of children in care would be at the forefront of decision making.

The confidential restructure proposal document, leaked to 1News, shows several teams would be disestablished, with their duties consolidated into a wider service delivery group.

-

Due to the immense volume of comments 1News videos attract, we've made the decision to hold all comments for review, and in some cases, turn them off entirely.

1News is a media outlet based in New Zealand and could potentially be liable for any comments that defame others or breach New Zealand law. Our content receives thousands of comments each day, and we lack the capacity to moderate that volume without holding comments for review.

This decision ensures that our platform remains a safe and compliant space for all viewers. We appreciate your understanding and continued support.

-

Subscribe to 1News: bit.ly/1NewsYouTube | For the latest news from Aotearoa and overseas: https://www.1News.co.nz

This is the official channel of TVNZ's 1News, where we deliver the latest news, in-depth journalism and expert analysis from reporters you can trust. Subscribe for news and current affairs reports from 1News, Seven Sharp, Breakfast, Q+A, Fair Go and Sunday.